The 49ers are where the Raiders were three years ago – drastically undermanned, in the midst of unrelenting losing, and with Fort Knox-like money under the salary cap. Obviously, the 10-2 Raiders have made the right moves in hiring coach Jack Del Rio, drafting players like Derek Carr and Amari Cooper, and acquiring players like …

The 49ers haven’t just dropped back-to-back games for the first time in the Jim Harbaugh era, they’ve lost in a manner not even witnessed during the – gasp – 40-game Mike Singletary administration. Singletary’s regime ended after he was fired following a 25-17 loss at St. Louis on Dec. 26, 2010, which was the last time the 49ers had dropped consecutive contests before Sunday. …

“I just told him you’ve got a lot of talent,” Rogers said. “And you can make lot of money in this league. I think you’re one of the guys that can set the record for sacks. Your motor, your work ethic … But when you’re off the field, you’ve got to take that same mindset that you have when you’re around us.” …

Rookie safety Eric Reid (concussion), whose status if the most nebulous given his injury, said he’s progressing well through the NFL’s concussion protocol after visiting an independent neurologist Wednesday. Reid was limited in practice and wore a non-contact jersey. …